August 25, 2023 Can I be real for a moment? Sometimes I cry.I try really hard not to.I try to give my all to everything and everyone.And I often feel that I don't matter.I'm up at night tossing with anxiety and depression.Body dysmorphia.PTSD.When I get low, I get low.I cry myself to sleep when I've... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! - Now let's catch up. My last few posts were ACDF Surgery – 3 Weeks Post-Op & X-rays & Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion – ACDF Surgery & Recovery and a lot has happened since then, so let's dive right in. My 2022 ended phenomenally with friends, laughter and music. 2022 was one... Continue Reading →
Hooray for finally getting to see my new hardware! I was a little bummed last week when I didn't have X-rays taken for my two-week post-op appointment. I wanted to see where the titanium was placed and what it looked like but they told me I would have to wait and get a set done... Continue Reading →
I have been on Stelara now for 4 and a half years! And man, this week has been busy. Not only did I post multiple blogs today, but I got to do my CORALE IBD study blood sample yesterday, and I'm 2 weeks post-op from ACDF surgery, too - which means I could finally take... Continue Reading →
If you look at previous posts, my neck and herniated disc have been causing me some pain, tightness, and, numbness down both of my arms and hands. Pre-Op - July 2022 I recently had ACDF surgery and I am currently 2 weeks post-op, so here is a catch-all post discussing pre-op, surgery, and post-op so... Continue Reading →
Today I'm doing my second at-home blood collection for the CORALE V IBD Study! 💉 Last June, I signed up for the CORALE V IBD Study to learn more about antibodies and the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines in patients with IBD. Since I have Crohn's disease and know I have autoimmune diseases... Continue Reading →
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